Nux Vomica Seed

**Semantic type:** Plant

**Definition:** An herbal remedy derived from the seeds of the evergreen tree Strychnos nux-vomica, a native to southeast Asia and northern Australia. The seeds, found inside the green to orange-colored fruit, contain the alkaloids strychnine and brucine that can act as a CNS stimulant at therapeutic doses.

**Synonyms:** - Strychnine Tree Seed - Strychnos nux-vomixa Seed